The 2025 Maso Awards delivered a night of celebration, surprises, and statements about the direction of Malawi’s creative industry. From music and film to fashion, poetry, and digital content, the awards recognised both established stars and rising talents shaping the country’s cultural landscape.
The biggest winners of the night, Namadingo and Joe Ikon both walked away with 2 awards each. Here are the winners:
Best Artist (Male)
• Namadingo (Winner)
• Onesimus
• Eli Njuchi
• Teddy Makadi
• Joe Ikon
• Kell Kay
• Driemo
• Praise Umali
Best Artist (Female)
• Lady Aika (Winner)
• Sangie
• Theresa Phondo
• Temwa
• Jetu
• Sife Mw
Best Upcoming Artist (Male)
• Joe Ikon (Winner)
• Top Tik
• Lyvwa
• Chain Oh Abebu
• Eugine Reign
• Loiso
• Ajuh Guffi
• Viddix
Best Upcoming Artist (Female)
• Oana (Winner)
• Naerae
• Christar Kyla
• Oath
• Annette Nandine
• Morale The Rapper
• Rossetta
• Stacey
Best Song
• ‘Tuli’ — Namadingo (Winner)
• ‘Aumvere Fungo’ — Waison Makalamu & Various Artists
• ‘Pangolin’ — Jetu
• ‘Magini’ — Driemo
• ‘Tabwera’ — Onesimus
• ‘Chedwa’ — Ajuh Guffi
• ‘Composure’ — Eli Njuchi
• ‘By Faith’ — Lady Aika
Best Collabo
• ‘Superstar’ — Phyzix Ft. Chizmo, K Banton, Ace Jizzy, Bee Jay & Veda Njuchi (Winner)
• ‘Ndikubereka’ — Trappy Beats & Cizzle
• ‘Khalidwe’ — Lulu & Driemo
• ‘Nkhawa Ndilibe’ — Joe Ikon, Aidfest & Kineo
• ‘Nditayenda Nanu’ — Theresa Phondo ft. Namadingo
• ‘Sinzapanganso’ — Kell Kay ft. Macelba & Achina Gattah Aise
• ‘Composure’ — Charisma ft. Zeze Kingston
• ‘Jah Bless’ — BeeJay & Ace Jeezy ft. Daredevils
Best Album
• ‘Cifu’ — Eli Njuchi (Winner)
• ‘Maluba’ — Merchah
• ‘With Love Makadi’ — Teddy Makadi
• ‘20 Somethings’ — Praise Umali
• ‘Files’ — Toast
• ‘The King Against the World’ — Med C
• ‘Udikirebe’ — Amidu Ellan
• ‘Lameki’ — Provoice
• ‘Faith + Hope + Love’ — Theresa Phondo
Best Music Video
• ‘Magini’ — Driemo (Winner)
• ‘Lawi’ — Eugine Reigns
• ‘Pray for Me’ — Theresa Phondo ft. Praise Umali
• ‘Ndatopa’ — Kell Kay
• ‘Sikoyamba’ — Afana Ceez
• ‘Cigarette’ — Onesimus
• ‘How Are You?’ — Mic Mash
• ‘Tuli’ — Namadingo
Best Producer
• Cuff B (Winner)
• Richard Billy
• J Mass
• Chawa Beats
• Tricky Beats
• BFB
• Savage
• DJ Megi
Best Music Video Director
• Keong Kadango (Winner)
• Seany Films
• Twice P
• Staffa Awash
• Ron Cz
• VJ Ken
• Director Tonney
• Director Kante
Best Gospel Act (Male)
• Kelvin Sings (Winner)
• Paul Kachala
• Beracah
• Alex Nkalo
• Simplice Bless
• Madalitso Banda
Best Gospel Act (Female)
• Theresa Phondo (Winner)
• Miracle Chinga
• Shyreen
• Chisomo Chimoto
• Masintha Women’s Choir
• Likiliki Ladies
Best Gospel Song
• ‘Takulandirani’ — Masintha Women’s Choir (Winner)
• ‘Wake Wake’ — Great Angels Choir
• ‘M’modzi’ — Miracle Chinga
• ‘Kuyenda Nanu’ — Theresa Phondo ft. Namadingo
• ‘Chilengedwe’ — Likiliki Ladies
• ‘Jehovah’ — Kelvin Sings
• ‘Kungoyamika’ — Chisomo Chimoto
Best Duo/Group
• Trappy Beats & Cizzle (Winner)
• Aidfest & Kineo
• Mzuzu Mafia
• Tadala & Tsagonja
• Black Missionaries
• Zacks Chihana & Prophet Habakuku
Best Club DJ
• DJ Maaz (Winner)
• Mighty Virus
• DJ Happy
• DJ Boo
• DJ Bubblegum
• Sindi Sound
Best Hip Hop Act
• Toast (Winner)
• Crispy Malawi
• Charisma
• Mic Mash
• BeeJay & Ace Jizzy
• Emm Zibry
• IKK
• Phyzix
Best Afro Soul Act
• Praise Umali (Winner)
• Dr. Joram
• Lawi
• Nathaniel Chaluchalu
• Maggie Kadrum
Best Local Sound Act
• Sife MW (Winner)
• Amidu Elan
• Gibo Pearson
• Madalitso Band
• Aumvere Fungo by Waison Makalamu
• Fred Mw
Best Dancehall Act
• Malinga (Winner)
• Sean Morgan
• Chizmo Njuchi
• Med C
• Bieg Man
• Pro Voice
• Kellie Devine
• Veda Njuchi
Best RnB & Pop Act
• Teddy Makadi (Winner)
• Bucci
• Onesimus
• Kell Kay
• Eli Njuchi
• Driemo
• Qaso
• Merchah
Best Stage/Live Performance
• Joe Ikon (Winner)
• Bucci
• Charisma
• Temwa
• Maggie Kadrum
• Namadingo
• Mic Mash
• Fada Moti
Best Southern African Performance
• Yo Maps (Winner)
• Scot Maphuma
• Makhadzi
• Amanda Black
• Nkosazana Daughter
• Emmo
• Pompi
Film Categories
Best Actor
• Amos Nsekandiana (Jaliwa) – Winner
• Innocent Manyera (Nikalagwa)
• Tumpa Nigel Ntaya (Phwedo)
• Eugine Madede (M’burundi)
• Edwin Chonde
• Pleasant Theodore Banda
Best Actress
• Sangie (Winner)
• Tapika Singini
• Desire Namachotsa
• Sophie Mponda
• Sibusiswe Chasweka
• Joyce Chavula
Best Feature Film
• Maula Prison (Winner)
• The Gunless Soldier
• Justice
• The Hard Way
Best Film Series
• Usauver (Winner)
• Issues
• Pa Mango Lodge
• The Trap Series
• Mdyangu
• Agent Lwando
Fashion Categories
Best Fashion Designer
• Qanary & Rich Baby (Winner)
• Ruth Chirwa
• Xandria
• Uppie Designs
• Ranks45
• Dolphin
• Miss Pearl
Best Model (Male)
• Cremora (Winner)
• Daniel Chikaipa
• Hackson
• A1 Autum
• Landry
• Edwards Davis
Best Model (Female)
• Nefiti Ntaba (Winner)
• Monalisa Kafuwa
• Small Wife
• Edith Mafubza
• Thandie Chisi
• Trintas
• Xania
Visual Arts & Poetry
Best Visual Artist (Male)
• Madalitso Ziwaoh (Winner)
• Chimwemwe Luwanda
• Jethro Longwe
• Nyangu Chidola
• Lovemore Chimpanga
• Elis Singano
Best Visual Artist (Female)
• Tee Mlinga (Winner)
• Nataliah Provah
• Mable Tikhala Wasi
• Amabel Banda
• Vanessa Maganga
• Alinafe Chapungu
Best Graphic Designer
• Half Past (Winner)
• Moze Arts
• Martin Chakwawa
• Smart Kayira
• William Chiwanda
Best Event Photographer
• Amuna Chisale (Winner)
• Moses Sephasie
• Ron Cz (Red Ink Media)
• Martin Kadewere
• Script
• Joe Chirambo
Best Dancing Group
• 7 Arts (Winner)
• Adobe Dance Crew
• Invisible Dance Crew
• Real Victory Dance Crew
• Beginners Dance Crew
• The Gap Connection
Best Poet (Vernacular)
• Joel Charley (Winner)
• Mlakatuli Kenson
• Rajab Anussa
• Anoyi The Poet
• Jane Senenje
• Yona Mlakatuli Gondwe
Best Poet (English)
• Monalisa Alfonso (Winner)
• Refilwe Ntopa
• Vanessa Kameza
• Dark Shadow
• Tchu Chisiza
• Ponell Bangula
Content Creation & Media
Best Content Creator (Male)
• Mahempe (Winner)
• Chippie
• Abba M’bangali
• Tricky Nkhata
• Spanner Malawi
• Ma-IdyAbles
Best Content Creator (Female)
• Taurai Mache Yvonne (Winner)
• Mariam Angel
• Tupochere
• Yuki Mataya
• Hanareen Doness
• Yo Bouy Spi
Best Rising Content Creator
• Ken Alufisha (Winner)
• Janah Boy
• Chriss Jay
• Jupepe
• Prince Rice
• Tommy Shadow
Best Media Personality (Digital & Traditional)
• Joab Chakhaza (Winner)
• Catherine Maulidi
• Brian Banda
• Leah Malekano
• Victor Daffrece
• Nya Uyu
Institutional Category
Best Pro Arts University/College
• UNIMA (Chanco) – Winner
• NRC
• LUANAR (Bunda)
• MUST
• MUBAS
• Domasi College
Honorary Categories
MASO Lifetime Achievement Award
• Jai Banda – Founder of Entertainers Promotion
MASO Humanitarian Award
• Dr. Shepherd Bushiri – Founder of ECG The Jesus Nation
MASO Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year
• Richard Chirwa – Founder & CEO of Fadeth Furnishers
